Our Mission

Our mission is to create and execute personalized events that fit your company or organization‘s style, vision, image, and budget. The customer experience comes first, and we aim to produce unforgettable events that will satisfy our clients’ needs.

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About Us

Deborah Lewis, the Chief Experience Officer, of CityEvents has over 14 years of experience in event marketing and has planned over 600 events. In 2006, Deborah, created CityEvents, a boutique event management company.

Since then CityEvents has had the opportunity to manage custom events for a variety of companies and organizations, small and large.

CityEvents specializes in planning, promoting, and the management of special events. CityEvents matches the objectives of our clients needs, utilizing imaginative ideas to create dynamic experiences. Great attention is paid to even the smallest details, as we do everything we can to ensure that you and your guests enjoy themselves at your event.

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About Us (con’t)

CityEvents has a flair for creative development and successful marketing and promotion that ensures the flawless staging of your event.

CityEvents works with a wide array of clients including non-profit membership organizations, fundraising organizations, as well as small to large corporations.

Let CityEvents oversee all the details of your event, and benefit from our vast experience and expertise.

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Values

At CityEvents, we believe that the customer experience comes first, and we want to make sure your event is unforgettable.

We can create events that are:

Chic Urban Conservative Corporate Honest

Fun Funky Efficient Smooth Community

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Clients & ExperienceAlong with our own produced seminars and FastLane networking events, we have planned and organized a variety of events from conferences and lunches, to galas and multi-day functions for many clients.Some client events we have worked on, include:

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The Munk Debates @ The ROM Miller Thomson LLP, Women’s Client Event @ Jamie Kennedy Gardiner Museum Luminato, VIP Sponsor Event @ Massey Hall Bibby Financial Services, 200th Year Anniversary @ Distillery Toronto Board of Trade Annual Dinner (1999-2006) British Chamber of Commerce Christmas Luncheon @ Fairmont Royal York The 25th Great Valentine Gala @ Fairmont Royal York *IE Canada’s 75th Anniversary Gala @ The Liberty Grand

*(Green Concepts and Suppliers were utilized)

Client Events:Munk Debates The Munk Debates are held semi-annually with 800-1200 people in attendance. The audience is made up of ticket buyers, media and VIP’s.

Prior to the debate there is a VIP luncheon for 100-200 people. This luncheon has been located at Crush, Brassaii and ONE.

CityEvents manages all onsite logistics, staffing and suppliers at the VIP luncheon and debate.

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Client Events:Toronto Board of Trade 1999-2006

When employed by the Toronto Board of Trade, Deborah was responsible for the Toronto Board of Trade Annual Dinner with 1700-1900 people in attendance.

This Black Tie Gala involved managing the speaker acquisition, event management, sponsorship sales & fulfillment, ticket sales, marketing and promotions, and VIP invitations.

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Volunteer Committees

On top of our client contracts, Deborah and CityEvents maintains involvement as a volunteer in the community for various fundraising events. Some volunteer events we have contributed to include:

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Innovators Ball, 2007-2009, Executive Committee (Creative Committee and Co-Chair Ticket Sales)

The Powerball, 2007, Co-Chair Ticket Sales Operanation, 2006-2008, Chair, Logistics Luminato YP Group, 2008-2009, Co-Chair, AFTR PRTY Vinifera, 2005-2008, PR Committee New Leaders of Sunnybrook Foundation, 1997-2007, Chair 2003-2005, Various Committee and Event Co-Chair Roles CEO Build, 2004, Habitat for Humanity SNAP Newspapers, Volunteer Photographer, covers 4 to 5

community and fundraising published events a month

Volunteer Committee ExampleOperanation, 2006-2008

Deborah was invited to participate on the Executive Committee for Operanation as Chair of Logistics. This role involved sourcing and managing suppliers, partners, and entertainment as well as the overall set up and flow of the event.

Deborah was also a power ticket seller responsible for 8% of the 1000 event tickets sold.

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“We were thrilled to have Deb Lewis as a member of our Executive Committee for Operanation IV and V, as her wealth of knowledge regarding how to create a successful event was instrumental in our planning. She was key at driving sales both personally and through the use of the CityEvents website. We greatly benefited both from the high-traffic of the website and Deb’s own social contacts.” - Sarah Jarvis, Special Events Manager, Canadian Opera Company

What We Can Do For YouLet us worry about the research and negotiations. We will take care of all of the details, including getting the best:

Having worked with many different suppliers in the past, we have developed a network of strong working relationships that allows us to obtain the best rates possible for your events.

We are determined to secure your ideal venue and suppliers that will match your events' theme and truly make the experience of your event, one of a kind.

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Venues Transportation Speakers

Suppliers (Décor etc.) Sound & Lighting Entertainment

Testimonials“ I have had the pleasure of working with Deborah over the past 8 years in a wide variety of situations, including the Board of Trade, I.E Canada, The British Chamber of Trade and Commerce. In all these occasions she has proved herself versatile, creative, hard working, totally committed to the project, with a very positive attitude. I would highly recommend her to potential clients.” – Norman Morris, Director, Strategic Alliances, Canadian Business Magazine

“Deborah has assisted our group Intriciti a number of times to plan different events. We were so lucky to have someone this knowledgeable working with us on special events.” -Diane Craig, Image and Etiquette expert, Corporate Class Inc.

“Deborah is a real professional. She worked for me at the Toronto Board of Trade and organized the most successful Annual Dinners ever held by the Board. With 2000 guests in attendance, Deborah always handled the details with ease. And she handled smaller events with equal ease. In fact, regardless of the size and scope of the event, Deborah's creativity, attention to detail and calm nature are hallmarks of her work. Because of her solid experience and reliability, I've also hired her company-- CityEvents-- for other projects.” - John Ecker,Director, Public Affairs & Community Engagement at Echo: Improving Women's Health in Ontario

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About Us, The TeamDeborah Lewis, CMP, Chief Experience Officer (Principal and CEO)

Deborah has longstanding and sound contacts in the corporate world, government, and not-for-profit organizations in Toronto. Deborah’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to launch CityEvents in 2006 with a view to creating benchmarks in event planning in the city.

Deborah’s repertoire of experience includes the development and creation of conferences for I.E. Canada; as well as a six-year work association with the Toronto Board of Trade where she produced and planned nearly 120 meetings and events a year. In addition, every year she organized the Toronto Board of Trade Annual Dinner with over 1800 attendees.

Currently, Deborah’s insatiable energy and drive have allowed her to accomplish the skilled organization of multiple events, all representative of her eclectic portfolio. These include corporate meetings, international trade programs, conferences and workshops, social and networking events, high-profile fund-raising events, art auctions, wine tastings, restaurant promotions, sponsor promotions, trade shows, and product launches. CityEvents client list includes a number of professional services firms, large membership associations, and charitable groups.

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About Us, The Team (con’t):Deborah Lewis, CMP, Chief Experience Officer (Principal and CEO) (con’t)

Deborah is also a long-standing member of volunteer committees organizing events such as The Canadian Opera Company’s Operanation, the PowerPlant Powerball, LG Innovators Ball, the new Luminato committee and the Women in Capital Markets (WCM) annual Vinifera Awards Gala. Within the event industry and beyond, she is recognized for her hallmark touches; positive working style, distinctly exclusive guest lists, innovative marketing, and consistency and quality in event execution. Deborah is also tirelessly committed to her community: she is a mentor with the TRIDEC mentoring program, a previous Rotary member, volunteer photographer for SNAP Downtown and SNAP North Toronto and was on the fund-raising committee for the New Leaders of Sunnybrook Foundation for 10 years.

Deborah is a Certified Meeting Planner, has a B.A.Sc in Consumer Studies from the University of Guelph and a Post-graduate Diploma in Sport and Event Marketing from George Brown College. Deborah also taught special events management at George Brown College. Deborah is also one of the owners and assisted with the success of the popular restaurant Le Petit Castor on Yonge Street.

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About Us, The Team (con’t):

The team at CityEvents includes an Event Manager, Communications Coordinator, 2 Event Coordinators and 1 Event Assistant.

For larger events and the occasions where back up services are required, CityEvents has a strong partnership with the event planning firm “Gatherings Event Planning & Fundraising”. Gatherings can assist onsite or provide additional support for event management services where necessary.

CityEvents has a group of suppliers and outside experts that are engaged for specific requirements of clients programs when required.

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Propriety Information

1.The Proposal, contains proprietary information and accordingly no part may be copied, reproduced, transcribed, translated or used in any form without the prior written consent of CityEvents 2.In addition, all such information remains the property of CityEvents3.All information is privileged and confidential and is intended solely for the CEO and Co-Chairs of Vinifera.4.Themes, ideas or components presented are the creative property of CityEvents and may not be used for the Event(s) for which the Proposal is made or for any other event without the prior written consent of CityEvents.

Client will be named as the main legal contract and billing contact for large contracts and will be responsible for any insurance or liability.

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ReferencesNorman P.J. Morris, Director, Strategic Alliances/International Affairs, Canadian Business Magazine & PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success P: 416-764-1236John Ecker, Director, Public Affairs & Community Engagement, P: 416-596-9687 ext. 223 Dorothy Price, Executive Director, Canadian Foundation of Physically Disabled, P:416 -760 -7351

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Volunteer Committee Work Contacts/References:E.J. Alon, Senior Development Officer, Harbourfront Centre P: 416-954-9912 (From Luminato Committee)

Cindy Ball,CFREAssociate Director, Development, Ontario Science CentreP: 416-696-3188 (LG Innovators Ball Committee)

*CityEvents has an excellent reputation for reliability and working with non profit clients and working within lower budgets*CityEvents is known for maintaining a positive attitude and excellent relationship skills

Contact Information

CityEvents21 Birch AvenueSuite 100Toronto, ONM4V 1E1

Phone: 416.619.0596Email: info@torontocityevents.caWebsite: www.torontocityevents.ca

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